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TYT MD-UV380G vs TYT TH-UV98

What MD-UV380G does better (2) and where TH-UV98 wins (1) — every spec side by side.

TYT MD-UV380G
TYT · 2023MD-UV380G
7.0Score
2 advantages≈ £100
vs
TYT TH-UV98
TYT · 2026TH-UV98
7.4Score
1 advantage≈ £55
Higher score
5.9Battery5.3
9.0Features4.4

Why is MD-UV380G better than TH-UV98?

  1. Channels3,000 vs 20015×
  2. DisplayColour display vs Backlit display

Why is TH-UV98 better than MD-UV380G?

  1. Battery capacity2,000 mAh vs 2,200 mAh+10%
Specifications

Side by side

TYT MD-UV380GTYT MD-UV380G≈ £1007.0
TYT TH-UV98TYT TH-UV98≈ £557.4
Radio & range
Radio standardsVHF, UHF, DMRAmateur VHF, Amateur UHF
LicenceAmateur licenceBusiness licence
Digital mode (DMR / dPMR)Yes—
Dual band (VHF + UHF)YesYes
Frequency ranges400–480 MHz430 - 440 MHz; 144 - 146 MHz
Transmit power—10 W
Channels3,000200
CTCSS / DCS sub-tonesYesYes
Squelch—adjustable
Power & battery
Battery capacity2,000 mAh2,200 mAh
Battery voltage—7.4 V
Power source—Rechargeable pack
USB-C charging—No
Battery level indicator—Yes
Design & durability
Weight—268 g
Width—121 mm
Height—58 mm
Depth—42 mm
DisplayColour displayBacklit display
Colours—Black
Features
VOX (hands-free)YesYes
Channel scan—Yes
Dual watchYesYes
Flashlight—Yes
Emergency / SOS alarmYes—
FM radio—Yes
Key lock—Yes
Monitor buttonYes—
Voice encryption / scramblerYesYes
GPSYes—
PC programmableYesYes
Connectivity
Headset / earpiece jack—Yes
Connectors—2,5 und 3,5 mm
Radios in the base pack—1
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